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Propmodo Podcast

by Propmodo

Propmodo is exploring how emerging technologies affect our built environment. We bring you the most innovative real estate technologies, smart cities solutions, and workplace trends.

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Episodes

  1. The Untapped Opportunity to Turn Multifamily Into a Hospitality Business with Marcela Sapone, CEO of Alfred

    As resident expectations rise, multifamily owners are borrowing from hospitality to create service-driven buildings that unlock new revenue, reshape operations, and redefine what living experience really means.

  2. The Technologies Unlocking New Insights for Retail Real Estate with Garrett Schemmel of Aislelabs

    Retail real estate has shifted from location-based pricing to data-driven insights. Mobile tracking and WiFi analytics now shape leasing, marketing, and customer insights, as discussed on Propmodo’s Decoding Real Estate Podcast.

  3. How Commercial Real Estate Has Survived High Interest Rates with Jim Costello of MSCI

    After a spike in interest rates rattled commercial real estate, many feared a wave of defaults. But as economist Jim Costello explains, CMBS lenders and debt funds helped the market stay afloat—so far.

  4. The Community Politics Behind NYC's Hudson Yards with Author Tom Fox

    Tom Fox, a key figure behind Hudson Yards, shares insights on balancing development and public interest, highlighting how collaboration—not conflict—between activists and developers can create projects that are both sustainable and community-focused.

  5. How CRE is Adjusting to High Rates with Abe Bergman, CEO of Eastern Union

    With interest rates staying higher for longer, commercial real estate is being forced to adapt. On the Decoding Real Estate podcast, Eastern Union CEO Abe Bergman explains why borrowers are still in decent shape, how private lenders are filling the gap left by cautious banks, and why flexible,...

  6. Surviving the PropTech Winter with Zach Aarons of MetaProp

    PropTech investor Zach Aarons joins *Decoding Real Estate* to discuss the industry’s challenges, from office market struggles to high interest rates. Despite setbacks, he sees opportunities in AI and AR for real estate. Hear his insights on where PropTech is headed next.

  7. The State of the Office Market with Michael Mandel of CompStak

    The office market is at a crossroads. While some cities have rebounded, others still struggle with vacancies. Michael Mandel, CEO of CompStak, breaks down key leasing trends, office valuations, and the flight to quality. Is a full recovery on the horizon, or has office demand changed forever?

  8. Lessons Learned: How The Great Recession Prepared Us For High Interest Rates With Paul Jhung

    This isn’t the first time the real estate industry has gone through a crisis. The subprime mortgage crisis in 2008 devalued real estate across the globe and caused the Great Recession. It also led to a prolonged period of low interest rates that the property industry assumed was the norm.. In…

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  9. Loans In Distress: How The Lending Industry Is Adapting To High Rates With Debra Morgan

    The high interest rates have hit borrowers hard, but it hasn’t been all roses for lenders either. Some institutions like regional banks have either slowed down their commercial lending, or gotten out of the market all together. In this episode, we talk to Debra Morgan about the temporary and...

  10. The Affordability Paradox: How America Can Grow Its Affordable Housing with Beth Mullen

    No matter how high the interest rates get, the country is still in desperate need of more affordable housing. Like every other property type affordable housing has struggled to find affordable capital. In this episode we talk to Beth Mullen about what the high interest rates are doing to the...

  11. The Borrower’s Dilemma: The State Of The Lending Market Today With Ron Kaplan

    The high interest rates are only part of the problem. With lenders thinking more critically about their balance sheets and regional banks worried about staying solvent, lending sources have also dried up. In this episode, we chat with Ron Kaplan about the challenges commercial real estate…

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  12. Unrealized Losses: Adjusting Valuation Techniques For High Interest Rates with Andrew Lines

    High interest rates have hampered the ability of buildings to find lending capital. It has pushed bond yields up as well. These compounding factors have in turn made it harder for real estate deals to be attractive to potential investors. In this episode, we talk to Andrew Lines about what real...

  13. Appetite For Construction: The Fate Of Construction Financing With Scott Damiecki

    Construction lending was one of the first to get pulled when interest rates go up. That has left many projects stalled or on the chopping block. In this episode, we talk with Scott Damiecki about how the construction industry is adapting to high rates and what the property industry is doing to…

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  14. Creating A Hybrid Friendly Conference Room With Brian Chen Of Room

    This podcast series talks to experts about how offices are changing to better satisfy the needs of hybrid workers

  15. Office Analytics As A Service With Allison Ballard Of 4SITE By CORT

    This podcast series talks to experts about how offices are changing to better satisfy the needs of hybrid workers

  16. What People Want Now From The Office With Tim Olman Of The Leesman Index

    This podcast series talks to experts about how offices are changing to better satisfy the needs of hybrid workers

  17. Co - Working’s Role In The Modern Office With Emily Watkins Of The Instant Group

    This podcast series talks to experts about how offices are changing to better satisfy the needs of hybrid workers

  18. An introduction to building intelligence with Vincent Dermody of CohnReznick

    You might be as surprised as we were to learn that the first “smart building” was an unassuming office tower in Hartford, Connecticut. Today there is nothing more than a few old newspaper clippings to document this unusual distinction. So what went wrong? According to Vincent Dermody, Managing...

  19. Innovate, with Maureen Ehrenberg of Blue Skyre IBE

    Just about anything you read about the business world now-a-days will have some mention of the word innovation. Championed by the tech world, innovation is just another way to say “make something better.” As much as we all nod our heads about the importance of innovation, how to actually bring it...

  20. Intelligent with Sheridan Ware of Charter Hall

    We all know someone that we think is intelligent. They are usually people that are quick-witted, thoughtful, or wise. But when it comes to buildings, intelligence is less a personality trait and more a set of structured processes and reliable systems. In this episode, Sheridan Ware, the Chief...

  21. Integrity with Lisa Stanley of OSCRE International

    Integrity is the foundation on which we make our moral decisions. For buildings, data integrity is the foundation on which they operate. The more technology that a building deploys, the more important it is that information is collected, organized, and analyzed in a way that recognizes that each...

  22. Insight with Susan Gerock of WashREIT

    In business, insight is often a misunderstood concept. An insight is not data, nor is it an observation. Though it is sometimes confused for those things, insights are gems of knowledge that are hiding in plain sight and can only be revealed with experience and in the proper context. The most...

  23. Integrate with Miao Song of GLP

    Most modern software can be easily integrated with other platforms using things like APIs. If only it were as simple for property companies to integrate with their tenants. Increasingly landlords are being asked to do just that. Miao Song is the Chief Information Officer of GLP, a giant in the...

  24. Inclusive with Lisa Harvey of the Spiritual Quotient

    Inclusivity is the mantra of our times. While many of us might think that means embracing all races and genders, there is much more to think about when designing spaces that need to appeal to a variety of people. For this episode, we spoke to Lisa Harvey, a change management specialist, whose...

  25. Involved with Joanna Frank of the Center for Active Design

    Buildings are only as good as the neighborhoods that they are a part of. So it stands to reason that one of the most important things building owners can do is try to improve their surroundings. Joanna Frank is the President & CEO of the Center for Active Design which oversees the Fitwell...

  26. Intuitive with Alana Collins of Zoom

    Two years of office workers staying home has changed the way we think about the workplace. After a global pandemic, bringing people back to work in unfamiliar hybrid offices will not be easy. Flexible arrangements that allow employees to do some tasks in the office and others virtually are…

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  27. What Are the True Costs And Benefits of a Hybrid Workplace? (trailer)

    Hybrid offices are a clear focus point for occupiers and landlords alike. Businesses are facing a new reality of working, and are tailoring their workspaces and productivity solutions to match. But for all the talk, hybrid offices prompt a million questions. Most importantly, what does it take to...

  28. How Brokers Can Save Time And Add Trust to Commercial Leasing Transactions (trailer)

    Commercial leasing transactions have many parts, but one of the most harrowing for any broker is managing the process of negotiation and contract review. In this report, we discuss the most critical challenges leasing brokers facing during their transactions, and share the tips and strategies of...

  29. How Tech is Helping Companies Optimize a Hybrid Future (trailer)

    Download our latest report to learn how offices are utilizing new technology to help their occupants employ a hybrid work strategy

  30. DNA of #CRE: The state of commercial brokerage in 2021 (trailer)

    Commercial real estate brokerage is at the heart of the industry. Collectively, brokers see thousands of sale and lease transactions a year, in markets large and small, for all types of properties. So what is the pulse of the brokerage world? How is the field evolving, what new strategies are the...

  31. Landlord’s Guide to Remote Workplace Strategies (trailer)

    For many companies, COVID-19 was the final straw that pushed leadership to adopt remote working as a substantial, permanent part of workplace strategy. These companies see remote work as a perk, a benefit, a cost-saving method, and a new era of flexible, lean operations. But how exactly are...

  32. Landlord’s Guide to In-Person Workplace Strategies (trailer)

    While many companies are transitioning to a remote-optional or even remote-first approach to work, some of the largest occupiers are maintaining the position that in-person is the best way to run a business. These companies see big benefits to the office's role as a connector, community builder,...

  33. Is Homeownership the Goal of Affordable Housing?

    Many people look at home ownership as the end game for affordable housing programs, but the reality is much more complicated.

  34. The Future of Commercial Facility Management (trailer)

    Facility managers, responsible for the occupiers of large buildings, are experiencing a time of transformation for their role. Where once the priority was maintenance, security, and services, these professionals are now tasked with boosting flexibility and increasing the productivity of workers...

  35. How Capitalism Can End the Affordable Housing Crisis

    A new bread of property investors is aligning investor and societal interests and is reinventing capitalism in the process.

  36. How Affordable Housing Affects a Neighborhood

    Part of the battle in getting affordable developments permitted is to prove to the people and the powers that be that it will positively affect a neighborhood.

  37. How Affordable Housing Deals Get Done

    Planning and financing affordable housing is tricky, but those that specialize in the sector have developed skills that help bring all of the stakeholders together for this important mission.

  38. What Kind Of People Succeed in Affordable Housing

    Affordable housing is its own subsector of the property industry. I ask one expert who is working in it what it demands of people interested in it and what it takes to succeed.

  39. What Are Smart Building Certifications? (trailer)

    Smart building certifications are the newest type of commercial real estate certification, joining sustainability and wellness-focused offerings as the third leg of this growing niche. Their intent is to assess and rate buildings on their level of technological attainment, connectivity, and the...

  40. What is the Best Property Wellness Certification for Commercial Properties? (trailer)

    In the world of commercial real estate, there are many ways to attract tenants while expressing a commitment to increasing the quality of the occupier experience. One way to demonstrate this commitment is to attain a wellness certification, such as WELL or Fitwel. These certifications, made much...

  41. What Is The Best Green Property Certification For Commercial Owners? (trailer)

    We're all familiar with property certifications. Many of the buildings we live, work, and go to school in have them. Some have launched massive ad campaigns featuring movie and music stars. Different ones cover various types of property attainment, from wellness to technology and beyond. Green...

  42. Which Tenant Experience Technology Is Right for Your Office Building? (trailer)

    Tenant experience platforms offer a lot of functionality for office owners looking to enhance their overall user experience. But with so many different options out there, deciding where to start can be difficult. In this report we explore the top tenant experience platforms, the services they...

  43. The Founder’s Perspective With Lindsay Hyde Of Moderne Ventures

    Former founders can help investors identify winning teams and make investment firms easier for startups to work with.

  44. The Increasing Value Of Flexibility With Casey Berman Of Camber Creek

    Investors are betting on ways that our building will need to adapt to our more flexible lives.

  45. The Tech Investor’s Purpose Of Being With Zach Aarons

    Investors have to juggle the interests of their limited partners, their portfolio companies, and their firm in order to succeed.

  46. The Opportunity In Carbon Neutral Buildings With Greg Smithies Of Fifth Wall

    Investors are looking to ride the political and cultural push towards more sustainable buildings.

  47. Why Technology is Key to Delivering Occupier Flexibility (trailer)

    As the working world gets back to the office, there will be many different approaches to workplace strategy. From 100% in-office to mostly remote and beyond, each company will have to find an ideal approach for themselves. One thing that is more clear, though, is that workplace flexibility is…

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  48. The Universe of Multifamily Property Software Integrations (trailer)

    There is an entire universe of multifamily property management software out there, helping managers streamline and optimize everything from tenant experience to collecting rent to ensuring that IoT systems are working properly. But how do these systems connect and integrate, particularly with the...

  49. Flexible Office Space - The Challenges

    The pandemic has accelerated the demand for flexible workplace. But landlords thinking about adding this dynamic space to an office portfolio must do a cost-benefit analysis. We dive into the challenges and benefits of adding short-term leases to an office portfolio.

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Propmodo is exploring how emerging technologies affect our built environment. We bring you the most innovative real estate technologies, smart cities solutions, and workplace trends.

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